# DIR-868L – How to setup as a Repeater Mode (HW-A)?
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### Connect your laptop or PC to the router by using a Network Cable.
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Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.\
On the address bar of the web browser type in there the IP Address of the router and then\
press the Enter key on your keyboard.
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A login screen will appear, select the **User Name** as “**Admin**” and leave the\
**Password** field blank and then click on the **Log In** button.
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Click on **SETUP** tab, then Click on **INTERNET** on the left hand side, then Click on\
**Manual Internet Connection Setup**.
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By default the router has is **Wireless Router**. You need change it to **Wireless**\
**Repeater Extender.**
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### Then click on save settings to continue
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### It will reboot the router
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### Make sure NO Network Cable is plugged into INTERNET PORT
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### Key in the IP address or at browser
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Login the **User Name** as “**Admin**” and leave the ***Password*** field blank and then\
click on the **Log In** button.
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Click on **SETUP** tab, then Click on **Wireless Settings** on the left hand side, then\
Click on **Manual Wireless Connection Setup**.
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Click the **scan button** and scan the wireless network. Choose the wireless network\
and key in wireless password. Save the settings after complete the task.
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